Manzanita

Ecosystem Overview

The Manzanita ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Tillamook County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tillamook, Manzanita hosts 86% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 9 Tillamook County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera glazioviana

Redsepal evening primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Briza maxima

Big quakinggrass

Common1 obs.

Carex macrocephala

big-headed sedge

Common1 obs.

Rumex maritimus

golden dock

Common1 obs.

Lupinus littoralis

seashore lupine

Common1 obs.

Cakile maritima

sea rocket

Common1 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria bohemica

Bohemian knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Calamagrostis arenaria

marramgrass

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+86% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+225% vs. current

Neskowin

Importance: 0.29

95 species

-86% vs. current

Rockaway Beach

Importance: 0.29

20 species

-35% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

-70% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

-75% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+30% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Tillamook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+86% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+225% vs. current

Neskowin

Importance: 0.29

95 species

-86% vs. current

Rockaway Beach

Importance: 0.29

20 species

-35% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

-70% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

-75% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+30% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera glazioviana

Redsepal evening primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Briza maxima

Big quakinggrass

Common1 obs.

Carex macrocephala

big-headed sedge

Common1 obs.

Rumex maritimus

golden dock

Common1 obs.

Lupinus littoralis

seashore lupine

Common1 obs.

Cakile maritima

sea rocket

Common1 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria bohemica

Bohemian knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Calamagrostis arenaria

marramgrass

Occasional1 obs.

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